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Limerick 2-15 Carlow 0-7: Reidy exploits Carlow gaps

TUCKED away in the programme for yesterday evening’s game was the story of the last time Limerick travelled to Carlow on a dreary March afternoon eight years ago for a Division Four game. It was at a different time in their history, devoid of interest or meaning where every one of the deficiencies in attitude and preparation that always held them back seemed encapsulated in this one, long forgotten day.

When it was time to distribute the jerseys, the Limerick officials realised nobody had packed them. Outside, less than 200 people had congregated under the old stand as Limerick entered the field wearing a set of jerseys borrowed from a local hurling club. They lost by five points and returned home without a whisper of dissent.

Last night they returned to Dr Cullen Park residing in a different time and place. Watching the standards Limerick have now reached, Carlow should